Jackson returns to Capitals

Basketballer Lauren Jackson has ended months of speculation and signed a deal that will see her finish her decorated career with the Canberra Capitals.

Jackson will play for the Capitals in the 2012/13, 2014/15 and 2015/16 seasons of the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL.)

Her first season back in Canberra will start after the Olympics next year.

She will play in Spain this season in preparation for the Olympic Games.

Jackson says it is the right time for her return.

"I'm thrilled with the certainty this provides me and even more excited about continuing to play a major part in Australian basketball in the short term," she said.

"I just feel really fortunate that I get the opportunity to come back here and spend the twilight years in my career in Canberra, working with the people that I guess paved the way for me to become who I did in the sport."

Canberra Capitals coach Carrie Graf says she has been fortunate to work with Jackson for much of her career.

"To have her back, I think is a huge statement about this city, about the ACT Government, about the corporate sector and how they view women's sport and how they see having a world icon living and playing in this city," she said.

"Certainly from the Capitals' point of view it's another great injection into our program to have someone like Lauren back."

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